The Stamford Leader (Stamford, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. [48], Ed. 1 Friday, August 30, 1940 Page: 3 of 8
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Friday. Aufu»t 80. 1940
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9TAMFOR6, TEXAS
WR8T TEXA8 FAIR
SOON TO START
Abilene, Auguat 28.-*-More than
,|B0O0 in prixem end premiums are
Aeing offered in the Annual West
Texas Pair a check of the cata-
logue revealjt. .
The catalogue, which went ir.to
the mails thia week, lists thoussndj
*f cash priaes. Competition will
range from cut flowers to the
showing of fine Hereford cattle and
Palomiifo- horses.
Copies of the catalogue are being
mailed to those persons known to
be interested. Others will be sent
a copy upon request.
Competition Hated in the cata-
logue will interest every memb*.’
of the family. Of top interest to
men will be Palomino, Hereford,
farm hone and mules, sheep a ltd
goats, Jersey eattle, poultry ond
general Agricultural shows.
Women will want to participate
in eolinary, sewing, needle-work,
flowers, antiques, quilts, photo-
graphy, mg, laces and embroider-
ies, art, and poultry shows.
In these events for women will
be a subdivision for glrU. And
both farm women and girl* will
participate in the Home .Demon-
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FROM THE WELL .
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Imagine going out of the
dragging back two heatV pails
well water every time yo\ want to
cook or wash. It’s just as old fash-
ioned to slave over a laundry tub
and an ironing board. If you think
you’re modem—enjoy the advant-
ages of our modem laundry service.
A price for every budget. A plan for
every family's needs. Phone 383 for
, full detaite. ~
Stamford Laundry
PHONE 383
325 South Ferguson St.
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE
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Stratton and 441 C!uh divlronj. rendering courteous and efficient COLORADO ROWO-
Rural boys will be particularly service. I assure you that 1 shall
interested In F. F. A. end l-H Club endeavor to make you a gowI aer-
events. Specials classes in livestock vant.
and agricultural shows are provid- Gratefully yours,
ed for boys. ' C J. CBill) Armstrong.
Complete rules and tho list ofjjjj
premiums ere listed in the Fair Mrs. Jennie Barnard waa hen*
Catalogue. ' > • I
THANKS
I am profoundly grateful to the
voters of Jones County for elect-
ing me your nominee fir County
Treasurer. 1 shall strive to show
Wednesday. She in and haa been a
subscriber to The Deader for sever
al yean She has lstcly returned
from a visit to her son, E. W
Barnard and family at Weather-
ford, who plao get The Leader every
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ,
Our Fall Merchandise arriving daily will enable buyers
of every type to shop wisely.
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Boys’ Sport Shirts, fancy stripes, fall colors.
29 each r .XV
New shipment Children's Ann
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in Wash Dress-
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Rayon Princess Slips./
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1 lot 30 inch fast ci
Llor, 80x8(Kj
IriatM. Special.
School Shoes, ail sizes. Oxfords, straps and ties.
Suedes, patents, kids. Prices ranging from
98" 4.95
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Dry Goods Co.
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GLENN STRANGE CpJHNG
TO THE STATE THEATRE
One "of the few people in the
movie*, aa we have from thia town
only about three or four, ia Glenn
Strange, big husky and a “rassler”
4*o. Mr». Christine .Northcutt of from away oack to the Indian coun-
Thursday afternoon, Sept. 5.
A cowgirl sponaor contest will
be held in connection with the fo-
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the Renderbook Ranch, winner of
the Stamford, Double Heart Ranch,
and Big Spring rodeo sponsor con-
test*, will be hostess sponsor, but
she will not be eligible for ^ny of
the many p>rl*e*- First prise i* a
• 100 saddle.
Regular rodeo performances each
afternoon and evening will include
calf roping, Mitchell county calf
roping; Krone riding, steer riding,
cowgirls’ calf roping, wild.-horse
racing, team - tying, and iWgirl
sponsor events. Cutting horse con
tests will be held a special
morning matinee on Friday, Sept.
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Old-times will gather for rem-
iniscences ami a memorial service
at the Palace theater at 10 o’clxk
on Friday morning. Sept. 8,. Mis.
J.' G. Merritt, chairman of old-
timer homecominjg events, Wiil pre-
side. Mrs. K. L. Taylor' and Mi“s
W. R. Martin, both of' Lo nine, aie
preparing a program. U. D. Wulf-
jen has charge of plans for un
oldtimcrV luncheon.
I The Indian-Pioneer - pageant
whieh \vijl be staged at sundown
On the ea*t banks of Lone Wolf
creek, across from Ruddick park
amphitheater, will take place on
Friday evening. It has become a
tiaditional part of the Round-Up.
Chas.. Thompson is chairman.
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try. *
Glenn ia counted • half-breed
Cherokee Indian and he looka it.
life ia tall, willowy and strong.
When here he wielded a razor -in a
barber «hop in the day and wielded
the wrestlers by night at the Audi-
torium. He went out to HoHyVood
and then went into pictures*He will
shortly b here at the New State in
a roll of a sheriff of thc-wild and
wooly, more wooiy now than west.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion and Sermon, 9
a. m.
A cordial invitation to all
, Rev. H. H. Black. D D
Recter in charge.
Several have come in and left
the cash for subscriptions within
the last week or so. Thanks, folks.
May you have more followers, so
we can thank them. If we did not
need the money we would not say
anything about it. -
Fluid DHv.
The Ohrytier (Corporation an-
nounces that it will furnish the
fluid drive on all DeSoto and Dodge
cars (optional) to thoae who wish
it Heretofore thia has been a fea-
ture of Chrysler cars only,- and
the above company announce* this
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it M«fcr Co
BtAmfo
Dodge okra here. -
The new ears
nounced and they
featurta this year.
Have you enough envelopes ’ We
have more than we need. Ho\y
• bout dividing our stock with ou
and throwing in sjome of the best
of printing?—The1 Stamford Lead-
er, Phone 47. " ■»
See us for printing. The Leader.
AUCTION
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SALE
Diamonds-Watches-Jewelry;
Silverware and Gift Goods
THIS IS A RAI^ CHANCE TO BUY FIN EMERCHANDISE AT YOUR
OWN PRICE. NOTHING RESERVED. ALL GOODS TO BE_
OFFERED AT PUBLIC AUCTION
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SALE STARTS FRIDAY, |
And continues daily at 1:30 and at 7:30 p. m. until desired amount of stock
lbs.
lbs.
PINTOS 10
COFFEE wh,te swan
FLOUR W0.HTCR,ST 24
BACONARMorR s STAR
BOLOGNA-
MIRACLE WHIP
TOMATOES 3
MAGIC WASHER
SHORTENING
PICKLES/
JELLO /
SUGAR
SPUDS i 1 \x _
EARLVSTAGNER
“BIGGEST LITltLE STORE IN TOWN’
cans
lbs.
Full quart JLU
3 14'
10 a* 49'
10.*. ir
PROTECTION
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. Protect your entire family under our family group
policy. Our easy monthy payments itfake it eanj( for
you to own this low cost protection. <
Kinney Burial Association
Office at Kinney Funeral iHom^
PHONE 10
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MFORD
Having made a deal for a targe jewelry business in Carlsbad. N. M. I must Orifice mv present stock in
order to raise cash at once. Everything in my stock will be offered to the highest bidjfir. Bc/ure to attend this
sale, and save money. ;
Two Sales Daily
2:30 p. m. 7:30 p. m.
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FREE! -
A Genuine Diamond
R^ng G i y tjn Away
Each Day of Sale.
Owen Jewelrv
FREE! -
To^the first 25 Ladlen
wfioii uunuiij
at CITY DRUG
North Side Sq. Stamford
at 'the opening Sale
Friday at 7:30 P. M.
will receive i« hand-
some souvenir.
J. E. Jacksn Grocery & Market -
Specials for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30—31
OLEOMARGARINE ,,10'
BOLOGNA
lb.
10'
LETTUCEFin"Cftap 2 9'
GREEN BEANfo 2*. 15'
SPUDS
No. 1
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10 19‘
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CATSUP | 10'
SUGAR gjS 10 ■* 49'
FLOUR ‘ST \ fe ■*. $1.25
VEGETOLE SHORTENING 4 39'
311 8. FERGUSON ST.
WE BlTY FRYER8 AND EGGS
PHONE 164
FREE DELIVERY
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FOR THE GIRLS
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Sc ool Dresses 98c
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Fall Coats 4.98
Wool Skirts 1.4*
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Shirt & Skirt sets 1.98
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SUNNY TUCKER
HATS
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Wash Blouses
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GIRLS’ LEATHER
Oxfords
STURDY SCHOOL STYLES
FOR THE BOYS
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2-Pant Suits 11.90
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TRUE BI>UE
Dress Shirts 79c
BOYS’ LONGIES
School Pants 98c
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BOYS’
UNDER SHIRTS
SHORTS, BRIEFS, each
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BOYS’
ANKKCTS
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BOYS’ OXHIDE
Overalls
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4c and 8c School Supplies
School Supplies
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Picture Show
GRAND THEATRE
Friday, Aug. 30
at 9:«9 a. m.
Get YourfTicket* at
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Inglish, George L. The Stamford Leader (Stamford, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. [48], Ed. 1 Friday, August 30, 1940, newspaper, August 30, 1940; Stamford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth992699/m1/3/?rotate=270: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stamford Carnegie Library.